This spell enables a mage to detect the presence of a possessing entity within a terrestrial being, often to the end of expelling that spirit by means of the Exorcism spell. Those who are knowledgeable in the ways of the spirit realm may be able to identify what sort of spirit inhabits a given individual, but such information is not necessarily conveyed by this spell.
If a spirit has the ability to hide and wishes to do so, it may use such a power and pit its own successes directly against this spell’s successes (the spell’s Potency) in an attempt to remain hidden.
Guardians of the Veil Rote: Parting the Shadow
The Guardians of the Veil have catalogued a wide variety of phenomena that are known to suddenly and inexplicably change a person’s demeanor, often into something frightening and alien. One of the more common paranormal causes is possession, whether on the part of a ghost, a spirit or something else entirely. This rote enables a Guardian to detect the presence of an ephemeral entity “riding” a host. Mages of the Mysterium use the same rote when searching out possession in the course of their work.
The Templar Treasure Tradition Rote: Identify the Interloper[1]
